- The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, organised the 53rd edition of “Know India Programme” on February 5, 2019 in New Delhi.
- This edition of Know India Programme for Young Indian Diaspora has 40 participants (24 female and 16 males) from 8 countries, namely Fiji, Guyana, Mauritius, Portugal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago.
- They are the one who were part of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) and are on a visit to India from 23rd January to 16th February.
- Maharashtra and Daman & Diu are the partner states of this edition.
- The main objective of this event is to familiarize the India Diaspora Youth, in the age group of 18-30 years, with developments and achievements made by the country and bringing them closer to the land of their ancestors.
